Jim Mitchell
Until six years ago, my photographic experience had been limited to typical point-and-shoot family snapshots. Then, the purchase of a 35mm
SLR opened my eyes to a world I had never noticed before...one full of fascinating images that told wonderful stories. Since then I have attempted
to capture as many of those images and stories (first on film and now digitally) as my free time permits.
Although I am still very much a newcomer to the art and craft of photography, I must admit to having become an absolute fanatic. Upon retirement
from my current CFO position in a few years, I hope to pursue this passion even more diligently and on a full-time basis.
Until six years ago, my photographic experience had been limited to typical point-and-shoot family snapshots. Then, the purchase of a 35mm
SLR opened my eyes to a world I had never noticed before...one full of fascinating images that told wonderful stories. Since then I have attempted
to capture as many of those images and stories (first on film and now digitally) as my free time permits.
Although I am still very much a newcomer to the art and craft of photography, I must admit to having become an absolute fanatic. Upon retirement
from my current CFO position in a few years, I hope to pursue this passion even more diligently and on a full-time basis.
Ghosts, photography
Preening Pelican, photography
Bus Stop, photography, accepted 2006
Fall-Winter show
Fall-Winter show
Illusion, photography, accepted 2006
Spring-Summer show
Spring-Summer show
Essence, photography
The Hammer, photography, accepted 2006
Spring-Summer show
Spring-Summer show
Open Seating, photography, accepted 2006
Fall-Winter show
Fall-Winter show
Winter, photography
Collide-a-Scope, photography
Brothers, photography
Bi-Focal, photography
Mission, photography
New Orleans Balcony, photography
Amsterdam Grafitti, photography
One Flight Up, photography, accepted 2007
Spring-Summer show
Spring-Summer show
End of the Day, photography,
accepted 2007 Spring-Summer show
accepted 2007 Spring-Summer show
My work has been included in a number of prestigious juried events: American Juried Art Salon (including an Award of Excellence and an Award of Merit); North American Nature
Photography Assn. (NANPA) Members’ Showcase Competitions; and the Hubbard Museum of the American West Annual Fall American Photography Competitions and
Exhibitions. I have had images published frequently in Shutterbug magazine’s monthly “Picture This!” competition and recently (May, 2007) authored a feature article for that
publication’s “Creativity-Personal Project” section. Additionally, I have had several images recognized in the International Photographer of the Year competition.
Photography Assn. (NANPA) Members’ Showcase Competitions; and the Hubbard Museum of the American West Annual Fall American Photography Competitions and
Exhibitions. I have had images published frequently in Shutterbug magazine’s monthly “Picture This!” competition and recently (May, 2007) authored a feature article for that
publication’s “Creativity-Personal Project” section. Additionally, I have had several images recognized in the International Photographer of the Year competition.
Simplicity in line and color and, where applicable, an interesting “story” are the primary features I look for in choosing subjects to photograph. I then look for texture, lighting and
(with wildlife in particular) action to add dimension and help bring the subjects to life.
(with wildlife in particular) action to add dimension and help bring the subjects to life.
Negative Space, Photography, accepted 2008
Spring-Summer show
Spring-Summer show
Snow Dancers, Photography, accepted 2008
Spring-Summer show
Spring-Summer show